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In the world of Swordsman, there are many martial arts schools scattered all over the country, each occupying a different place. The Huashan School is located between steep peaks, and has a place in the martial arts world for its profound martial arts background and unique swordsmanship heritage.

The sect, including master and disciples, is of one mind (for now, it is still the case). Yue Buqun sets an example by being strict with himself and upholding the sect's rules of chivalry and justice. He helps the weak and fights against the strong around Huashan, which is highly praised by the people.

However, the Huashan Sect does not live a lavish life. Disciples travel around the world mostly on foot, in order to hone their willpower and speed, and also to save money.

To put it bluntly, the Huashan Sect is poor.

The entire sect's source of income was pitifully small. The only thing they could count on was the several hundred acres of land rented to tenants at the foot of the mountain. Every year, after spring plowing and autumn harvesting, the harvested grain could bring the sect less than a thousand taels of silver from the sale. This money was used to maintain the sect's daily expenses, repair houses, purchase weapons, buy medicinal materials, etc., and it was often not enough to cover the expenses.

As for whether there are other ways to make money secretly, Yi Huawei really doesn't know. But judging from the current situation, it seems that there are none.

Yue Buqun is now completely focused on the glory of his sect, and he would rather have no disciples than the wrong ones. He has extremely strict requirements on the character and qualifications of his disciples, and many young people who came here because of his reputation were turned away. In fact, if he were a little more relaxed, he could easily earn several thousand taels of silver every year from the apprenticeship fees just by relying on the famous Huashan Sect. After all, in the martial arts world, a good master means a better future and protection.

Although Huashan Sect may not seem to be as impressive as the super sects in the martial arts world, it is not as lavish and ostentatious as the super sects. However, in terms of fame, it is still a second-tier sect.

We can see the clues from what happened to Fuwei Escort Agency later. Fuwei Escort Agency has a lot of influence in the martial arts world, and its business is spread all over the country. As the chief escort, Lin Zhennan has extensive connections and extraordinary knowledge. When he learned that his son Lin Pingzhi joined the Huashan Sect, he was so surprised and surprised that he even felt like a dream. In the past, he didn't even dare to think that his son could have a connection with the Huashan Sect. Even a figure like Lin Zhennan reacted in this way, which shows how famous the Huashan Sect is.

This has gone a bit off topic, let’s get back to the topic!
Huashan Mountain and Qingcheng Mountain are 1,600 miles apart, a long distance in an era without convenient transportation.

Ordinary people travel by foot, and a hundred miles a day is the limit. At this speed, it will take more than half a month to reach Qingcheng Mountain. Although martial artists have much better physical fitness than ordinary people, and have extraordinary endurance and leg strength, it is not wise to travel long distances by foot alone. If you want to travel as quickly as possible, you must have a horse.

After descending Mount Hua, Yi Huawei did not set off directly, but took Yue Lingshan and Linghu Chong to the market.

This street is the busiest commercial place for miles around, with all kinds of people gathering here. Although it is not as lively and noisy as in a prosperous capital, it is still bustling with people coming and going, and the sounds of buying and selling are heard one after another. There are all kinds of shops lined up on the street, from blacksmith shops to silk shops selling cloth.

Yi Huawei's goal was very clear, which was to find a reliable horse dealer and purchase a few horses that could gallop long distances.

Soon, they found a fairly large horse inn at the end of the street. There were more than a dozen horses tied up in the inn, with different coat colors and different builds.

The horse dealer saw a customer coming and greeted him with a smile: "Sir, are you here to pick a horse? The horses here are all very strong and run fast and steady!"

Yi Huawei didn't waste any words, but walked straight into the herd and looked at the horses carefully. He stroked the horses' manes, checked their hooves, and patted their backs from time to time to observe their reactions. His every move showed that he was an expert.

In the end, Yi Huawei selected three horses. One was pitch black with shiny white hooves, as if it was stepping on snow; one was chestnut with thick mane and lively eyes; and the other was blue-gray with a strong body and smooth muscle lines.

Seeing that he knew what was good, the horse dealer praised the three horses to the skies. After some bargaining, the three horses cost him two hundred and forty taels of silver.

In this world, prices have their own unique system. For an ordinary family, five taels of silver is enough for a month's expenses for the whole family. So, these two hundred and forty taels of silver are almost enough for a family's expenses for four or five years. No wonder Yue Lingshan and Linghu Chong were shocked when they heard the price. Fortunately, the horse dealer was good at business and gave three sets of horse harnesses, saving extra expenses.

Yue Lingshan had never ridden a horse before, so looking at the horse in front of her, she felt both excited and a little overwhelmed.

Yi Huawei saw her embarrassment, so he took her to an open space and began to teach her patiently:

"Junior sister, riding a horse is not difficult. First, hold the reins tightly, step firmly on the stirrups, and lean forward slightly..."

Yue Lingshan listened carefully and did as she was told. After half an hour, she could ride the horse properly.

Linghu Chong had gone down the mountain many times and didn't know where he learned riding skills. He originally wanted to show off in front of Yue Lingshan, but when he saw Yi Huawei's posture when mounting the horse, he knew that Yi Huawei was proficient in horse riding and immediately gave up the idea.

Seeing that the practice was almost over, Yue Lingshan patted the horse's mane to steady herself, turned her head and looked at Yi Huawei, her eyes full of curiosity, and asked the question in her mind:
"Second Brother, where did you get so much money?"

Linghu Chong was a casual person by nature and had no idea about money. However, he was curious about Yue Lingshan's question and looked at Yi Huawei.

More than 200 taels of silver is not a small amount. In their impressions, Yue Buqun simply cannot afford to give such a large sum of money to Yi Huawei. (Mainly because he cannot afford it)

Yi Huawei smiled and explained, "The last time I went down the mountain, I happened to see a group of bandits robbing a senior official. The senior official's guards were beaten to pieces by the bandits and were in danger of losing their lives. I saw injustice and helped them. After some twists and turns, I finally repelled the bandits and saved the senior official. The senior official was very grateful and gave me 100 taels of gold as a reward.

Many people living near Huashan Mountain were living in poverty, so I took some silver to help them. After returning, I gave Master 50 taels of gold. Now, I only have these 300 taels of silver left. After buying the horse, I only have 60 taels left. I have to be frugal on this trip."

One tael of gold is equivalent to one hundred taels of silver, and one hundred taels of gold is equivalent to ten thousand taels of silver. The two were extremely surprised when they heard this. Yi Huawei's luck really made Linghu Chong envious.

Yi Huawei did not lie to them. The money was indeed a reward from an official.

If the storage ring could still be used, these one hundred taels of gold would be just a drop in the bucket compared to the money Yi Huawei had saved. But now the ring cannot be opened and he has no time to make money, so Yi Huawei is truly a pauper.

After going through several worlds, Yi Huawei finally experienced again what it meant to be a hero defeated by a penny.

When he went down the mountain for the first time, Yue Buqun gave him five taels of silver. With that little money, he was restricted everywhere in the martial arts world. He didn't even dare to order meat dishes. Yi Huawei even had the idea of ​​robbing the rich to help the poor.

The three of them were ready and mounted their horses.

The horses' hooves made a clattering sound on the stone road, raising a little dust, and the three of them galloped towards the direction of Qingcheng Mountain.

The scenery along the way kept changing, from bustling towns to remote mountains. The further we went, the fewer people there were, and the more rugged the road became. The villages were sparse, and the curling smoke was no longer visible. Only rolling hills and winding and rugged paths remained.

Along the way, they slept in the open air, ate dry food when hungry, and looked for spring water in the mountains when thirsty. When they passed through a deserted place, they found a cave sheltered from the wind to rest and took turns to keep watch.

After a few more days, the outline of Mount Qingcheng became faintly visible among the distant mountains.

When we arrived at the foot of Qingcheng Mountain, we saw stone steps winding upwards amidst the clouds and mist, and towering ancient trees beside the road.

After finding an inn and settling their horses, the three of them headed up the mountain along the trail. As soon as they reached the mountainside, two Qingcheng Sect disciples appeared, holding long swords and looking alert: "Who are you?"

Yi Huawei glanced at Linghu Chong and saw that he looked reluctant, so he took out the visiting card from his sleeve and handed it to him, saying loudly:

"Yue Huawei, a disciple of Huashan, has come to pay a visit to the leader of Qingcheng Sect on the order of my master." "Huashan Sect?"

After taking the visiting card and looking at it, the two disciples looked at each other with a bit more hostility in their eyes. One of them said, "Wait a moment, I will go and inform you."

After a while, the disciple turned back and made a "please" gesture, and the three of them then stepped into the gate of Qingcheng Sect.

………………

"It doesn't make sense, it simply doesn't make sense!"

Linghu Chong's eyebrows were raised, his face flushed red, and he paced back and forth in the small woodshed, his steps were hurried and heavy. Looking at Yi Huawei who seemed to be fine, he could not help but said angrily: "We have been waiting for several hours. Look, the sun is about to set, and there is not much afterglow, but no one has come to meet us yet! What on earth is the Qingcheng Sect thinking?"

"Yes."

Yue Lingshan's cheeks puffed up, she crossed her arms, and stamped her feet angrily: "You don't have any etiquette for entertaining guests. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at if this gets out?"

Yi Huawei smiled slightly and waved his hand gently, his expression calm: "Big Brother, don't get angry, just be patient. It's no big deal to wait here for a while. Maybe he really has something urgent to do and can't get away for a while."

"You are too soft-hearted. What important matter could they have? It's obvious that they are deliberately trying to control us and give us a warning!"

Linghu Chong stopped walking abruptly when he said this, his eyes widened as he looked around. The woodshed was old and shabby, with some dry firewood piled in the corner, emitting a damp and musty smell. The walls were gray and black, with several cracks. "Look at this place, the Qingcheng Sect is so big, but they can't even vacate a proper guest room? I really don't believe it!"

Yi Huawei shrugged, said nothing more, and stood against the wall.

The Qingcheng Sect's style of doing things can be seen from the so-called "Four Beauties of Qingcheng". The disciples will naturally follow the style of the leader Yu Canghai.

Previously, Linghu Chong had beaten Hou Renying and Hong Renxiong so badly that they were badly beaten, which severely damaged the reputation of the Qingcheng Sect. Yu Canghai was furious and could not look at them well. It was because he was afraid of Yue Buqun that he did not dare to openly turn against them.

"Click~"

The door of the woodshed was suddenly pushed open, and a Qingcheng disciple walked in slowly, holding a teapot in his hand, with no expression on his face. He walked to the middle of the room, threw the teapot onto the wobbly wooden table, making a "clang" sound, and then he shouted in a cold voice:

"My master has something important to attend to. He can't come for a while. Please wait a little longer."

After saying that, without waiting for a response, he turned around and walked out with big strides.

"Hello!?"

Linghu Chong's eyes widened, and he clenched his fists in anger and waved them in the air: "Look, a little disciple is behaving like this, it's outrageous!"

"Okay, big brother, don't get angry and make yourself sick. Drink some tea and relax." Yi Huawei walked towards the tea table with a smile and reached out to pick up the teapot.

"You guys drink it, I don't want to drink it!"

Linghu Chong turned his head away angrily and strode towards the door:
"I'm going to explode if I stay here. I'm going to go out and get some fresh air!"

"Well, if he doesn't drink, we will."

Yi Huawei still had a smile on his face. He poured a cup of tea steadily and handed it to Yue Lingshan.

"Second Brother, they are going too far. Will the eldest brother have a conflict with them? How about we go and take a look?"

Yue Lingshan took the teacup, took a sip, frowned, and spat it out with a "Pah": "What kind of rotten tea is this? It's bitter and astringent."

"Chaya, don't worry."

Yi Huawei's mouth curled up slightly: "Except for Yu Canghai, no other disciple of Qingcheng Sect can be a match for the senior brother. Even if a conflict really occurs, no matter what Yu Canghai does, he can't be shameless and bully the weak."

Yue Lingshan frowned, moved closer to Yi Huawei, and pulled his sleeve: "Second Brother, if we really fight, can you beat Yu Canghai?"

Yi Huawei smiled and pulled her to sit on the stool: "Junior sister, why do you suddenly ask this?"

Yue Lingshan pouted and crossed her arms: "It's all because of the humiliation I suffered in Qingcheng Sect today! Look at how arrogant they are, their eyes are almost growing on top of their heads. I was thinking, if we can teach them a lesson, it would be so satisfying."

Yi Huawei nodded, his expression becoming serious:
"Speaking of Yu Canghai, he does have some skills. Take his famous swordsmanship, Songfeng Swordsmanship, for example. It is the signature skill of the Qingcheng Sect."

As he spoke, Yi Huawei picked up a branch from the corner and made simple gestures on the ground: "Songfeng swordsmanship emphasizes flexibility and changeability. The sword moves are like pine waves in the mountains, one after another, endless. The connection between each move is extremely clever. As soon as the previous move is made, the next move will follow. If you are not careful, you will fall into the net woven by his sword moves."

Yue Lingshan opened her eyes wide, staring at the traces of sword moves on the ground:
"That sounds amazing, wouldn't it be difficult to deal with?"

Yi Huawei smiled slightly: "It is powerful, but it also has its shortcomings. This sword technique is too changeable and lacks strength. If you encounter an opponent with deep internal strength and solid foundation, who takes a few strikes and then looks for an opportunity to counterattack, his Songfeng sword technique's offensive will be easily broken. Also, Yu Canghai's Heart-Destroying Palm should not be underestimated."

Yi Huawei stood up and simulated the action of striking out with his palm: "This Heart-Destroying Palm is designed to attack the opponent's heart. The strike speed is extremely fast and can injure someone in the blink of an eye. Once hit, the internal organs will definitely be damaged."

Yue Lingshan couldn't help but shudder: "So cruel!"

"That's right, Yu Canghai is a sinister person, and his martial arts also show his style."

Yi Huawei sat back on the stool and continued, "However, this Heart-Destroying Palm also has a flaw. It strikes swiftly, but is slow to retract. If you can predict the timing of his strike and dodge in advance, and counterattack when his old strength has been exhausted and his new strength has not yet been generated, he will find it difficult to defend."

(End of this chapter)